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MA H2426

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Garballey

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 51 of Chapter 112 of Massachusetts General Laws to expand the scope of practice for registered dental hygienists
  • Authorizes dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia in addition to their existing authority to administer local anesthesia agents
  • Filed on January 16, 2025 by Representative Sean Garballey (23rd Middlesex) with bipartisan co-sponsors
  • Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health

Legislative Description

Enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing11/13/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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